Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $39,670 -27% vs national
Median hourly $19.07
10th percentile $21,560
90th percentile $61,670
Employed locally 100
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,560
    25th
    $35,480
    50th (median)
    $39,670
    75th
    $51,580
    90th
    $61,670

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Forest and Conservation Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,720
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,220
    Maryland $67,450
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,140
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $66,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $66,020

    Nearby metros — Forest and Conservation Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $63,750
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $60,490
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,380
    Jacksonville, FL $53,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $40,390

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians $48,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,600
    Biological Scientists, All Other $59,290
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,530
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $93,180
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Forest and Conservation Technicians make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Reno, NV is $19.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.54 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Forest and Conservation Technicians salaries?

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Reno, NV is 27% below the national median of $54,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Reno?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $21,560 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,480.